The Three Kingdoms: The Cold Gate World

Chapter 375 Critical survival

Sima Yi learned about the general situation of the military situation in the south from Chen Qun, and after thinking about it, he first pulled Chen Qun to a corner outside the Wei Palace to avoid people's eyes and ears, and the two talked in a low voice.

"Cao Zixiao did the right thing, but I just don't understand, Guo Jia's troops have already arrived in Shangyong New City, why didn't he take the first step to occupy Fancheng?"

Sima Yi frowned, the current situation was a life-and-death situation, and if there was a slight mistake in the military movement, it would be doomed.

Chen Qun thought for a while and guessed, "Perhaps Guo Jia is also worried about the loss of Hanzhong?"

The Taiping Army in Shangyong Xincheng was commanded by two brothers Wu Yi and Wu Ban. If they went to occupy Fancheng, the Cao Army in Wancheng would have a chance to attack Hanzhong.

Sima Yi felt bad, if Guo Jia dared to gamble with Yizhou, why would he be reluctant to part with Hanzhong?Moreover, many of the troops that Guo Jia dispatched to the east were transferred back from Guanzhong quietly, and it would not be a problem to drop some to Hanzhong.

There was a strange feeling lingering in his heart. Sima Yi felt that Guo Jia was easily controlling the situation in Jingzhou. Even Cao Ren retreated to Fancheng. Guo Jia must have expected and hoped to see this situation. As for why, he couldn't figure it out.

However, since Fancheng has Cao Ren stationed there, at least it can withstand Guo Jia, so let's put aside the military deployment for the time being, and the first thing to bear the brunt is Cao Wei's internal problems.

"Master Chen, King Wei, cough, King Wei passed away in Jingzhou, look, this matter of inheriting the throne"

Sima Yi tried his best to keep his voice down, but he and Chen Qun could hear the words, but they didn't speak clearly. They are both smart people. If Sima Yi picked the head, Chen Qun understood.

Looking at Sima Yi in surprise, Chen Qun thought: This man is really talented.

Xun Yu had recommended this person, and Cui Yan had also recommended him. Sima Yi's name was impressive to Chen Qun, but after dealing with him in the official circle, it was hard to see what kind of talent he had.

Now is the moment of critical life and death, Sima Yi pointed out the key point in just a few breaths.

Right now, the biggest enemy for Cao Wei is not Guo Jia, nor the Sun-Liu alliance.

It's about whether Cao Wei can still unite as one after Cao Cao's death!
Chen Qun remained silent, with a solemn expression, and Sima Yi also had a serious expression.

Both of them are actually dissatisfied with Cao Wei, because Cao Cao likes to use talents only.

As long as you have talent, you can be an official.

There are only so many official positions, and the children of the gentry still feel that there are too many monks and too little food. As a result, Cao Cao used such a method of meritocracy to promote the talents of the gentry to check and balance the power of the gentry.

Originally, this was the emperor's mind, suppressing the gentry to form a party for selfish purposes, in order to rule and become stronger, this should be done, but as a gentry, being suppressed and weakened, it is inevitable to have the desire to resist.

Now that Cao Cao is dead, it seems to be an opportunity to overthrow the rule of the Cao family.

However, what Sima Yi said was obviously urging Chen Qun to make a decision.

At this time, the Cao family cannot perish!
When the emperor in Xuchang heard the news of the death of Wei Wang Cao Cao, offering sacrifices to heaven and offering comfort to his ancestors was the second priority.

At that time, the Cao family and the imperial party will have a life-and-death game, and even the restless gentry will join in, and the situation will not be good.

What Sima Yi was most worried about was that the gentry united with the imperial party to counterattack the Cao family. Originally, the imperial party was a weak candle in the wind, and even if it wanted to make waves, it was not worth mentioning. It is hard to predict how far the confrontation will develop.

Short-sighted people will only stare in front of their eyes, thinking that Cao Cao is dead and that Cao Wei is going to be finished, but they must not forget that in the Sili area, Zhang Jaw has a hundred thousand soldiers in his hands. He is a surrendered general, and Cao Cao is very kind to him!Cao Zhen and Cao Xiu add up to [-], plus Cao Xiu in Fancheng and Xia Houshang in Hefei, the military power is all under the control of the Cao clan!

At this time, how the gentry unite with the imperial party to resist Cao Wei will most likely end in a loss for both sides, and it will be a result of bloodshed.

So, wouldn't Guo Jia, Sun Quan and Liu Bei be allowed to reap the benefits?

The gentry followed Cao Wei, at least they still have some power and a little bit of emptiness.

If Guo Jia is really allowed to sweep the world, the gentry will be uprooted at that time. If everyone wants to be an official, it’s okay, honestly go to the imperial examination like the poor family, who wants to?
Therefore, the gentry can't oppose Cao Wei now, at least they can't add chaos to Cao Wei, let the Cao family stabilize the situation first, at least after there is no external threat, let's talk about internal affairs, so as not to impulsively break out internal struggles and cause internal and external troubles, in the end it will be thankless , It's all cheap for outsiders.

After hesitating for a moment, Chen Qun said to Sima Yi in a deep voice: "To tell you the truth, before dawn, I have discussed with Lord Xun, Lord Cheng, Lord Zhong, Lord Cui, etc. Today, I will immediately invite Mr. Pi to take the throne."

Hearing this, Sima Yi breathed a sigh of relief, and his heart was settled.

Now that Zhong Yao, Cheng Yu, Xun You, Cui Yan and others have discussed this matter with Chen Qun, the chaos within Cao Wei will soon subside.

The two walked into Wei Wang's mansion with stern faces. From the outside to the inside, the sound of crying and shouting was endless.

The officials who sincerely followed Cao Cao cried heartbrokenly, and those officials who were on the scene to deal with the errands wished that Cao Cao would die early must also shed a few tears.

As the eldest son of the Cao family, Cao Pi led his brothers to cry in the hall. The people in the mansion were preparing filial piety and plain clothes, and the weeping of the female relatives could be faintly heard from the backyard.

Sima Yi and Chen Qun didn't cry, they walked into the lobby and came straight to Cao Pi's side.

The young son Cao Pi clenched his fists with both hands, blood dripped from the fists, his tears fell silently, his eyes were dull, as if the sky was falling.

Cao Cao is the backbone of the Cao family and the heaven of the Cao Wei Group!
After Cao Pi got the bad news about his father, he was in a daze, his thoughts were confused, his heart was as cold as ice and he seemed to be falling rapidly. The feeling of solidity and stability in the past was gone forever.

"Young Master Pi, Young Master Pi"

Chen Qun called Cao Pi back to his senses, and Cao Pi mechanically turned his head to look at Chen Qun with tears in his eyes, as if he had lost his soul.

"Excuse me."

Chen Qun's dignified expression made Cao Pi's gloomy eyes regain a trace of clarity in an instant.

He quickly wiped away his tears, and followed Chen Qun and Sima Yi to the side hall.

After closing the door to prevent anyone from eavesdropping, Cao Pi looked at the two puzzled.

"Mr. Pi, my condolences. Right now, it's not the time to be sad. Please think about it, my lord. The news that King Wei died in Jingzhou has spread all over the world. Have you thought about the consequences?"

Sima Yi looked straight at Cao Pi expressionlessly, his eyes full of determination.

Cao Pi is not an idiot, he immediately realized the seriousness of the matter as soon as he heard his thoughts change.

Cao Cao is already dead, and people cannot be resurrected after death, but if the Cao family is unable to respond in time, the whole family may be wiped out!
"Changwen, Zhongda, what should we do now? How about sending Cao Ren and Xia Houshang back to Yecheng?"

Cao Pi was in a hurry. There were not many soldiers in Yecheng, which made him feel that the Cao family was in danger. Even if the Cao family had no enemies, political strife would collapse the Cao family in an instant!
Chen Qun stretched out his arm, and put his hand on Cao Pi's shoulder, that is to say, Chen Qun, who is regarded as Cao Pi's elder, dared to do this, but Sima Yi did not dare, and the other two people who had a close relationship with Cao Pi, Zhu Shuo and Wu Zhi, also dared to do this. dare not.

"Young Master Pi, what you have to do right now is to tell everyone that the Cao family is still alive!"

Cao Pi was shocked and suddenly realized.

Correct!
Cao Cao is the banner of Cao Wei. Now that Cao Cao is dead, someone must carry the banner of Cao Wei.

Cao Pi suddenly showed embarrassment.

Cao Cao made him the prince's son, but he was not formally canonized, so he was regarded as a "generation".

Facing Cao Zhang, who is capable of martial arts, and Cao Zhi, who is better at writing than him, Cao Pi is not afraid of brothers killing each other. What he is afraid of is that there will be trouble at this time. Time, no.

Chen Qun's tone was heavy and decisive.

"Young Master Pi, go to hold the succession ceremony now. No matter what others think, you must sit on the throne first!"

Cao Pi took a few steps back in shock, and after finally stabilizing his body, he panted heavily and his mood fluctuated.

In terms of age, he is older, and he succeeds, who dares to complain?

In terms of status, since his mother became Cao Cao's wife, he has become the first son, and his succession is justified!
Cao Zhang and Cao Zhi are still underage, so why fight with him?

First, the succession ceremony was held, and when he sat on the throne, Cao Pi would cut off the idea of ​​other brothers fighting for the throne.

There are also great enemies outside Guo Jia, Sun Quan and Liu Bei. If those brothers are going to cause trouble, the first person to be sorry is Cao Cao, who is still dead!

Cao Pi gritted his teeth, his gaze became firm, and he nodded fiercely.

Seeing that he had made up his mind, Chen Qun and Sima Yi hurried out with Cao Pi.

Chen Qun went to contact the real powerful figures in Cao Weizhong, such as Cui Yan, Mao Jie, Xun You, Cheng Yu, etc., as well as generals Xu Huang, Xia Houyuan, Li Dian and others to witness Cao Pi's succession.

In this way, it is equivalent to telling everyone that the core figures of the Cao Wei Group all support Cao Pi.

Sima Yi went to prepare various matters for the succession ceremony.

It is extremely cold in the north, and the city of Ye is even more icy cold.

Cao Pi hurriedly completed the succession ceremony under the watchful eyes of powerful figures in the Cao Wei Group.

No matter how his brothers thought about it afterwards, they were already powerless, and even if they wanted to make a fuss, they couldn't make a big fuss.

After rushing to the throne, Cao Pi immediately asked his most trusted Sima Yi and Chen Qun for advice.

Cao Pi still wanted Cao Ren and Xia Houshang to bring troops back to Yecheng.

Sima Yi persuaded him earnestly.

"Young master, oh, King Wei. General Cao Ren is defending Fancheng. Man Chong has already stated clearly in his letter that if Fancheng is lost, the Central Plains will not be protected. Xia Houshang led troops to guard Hefei to guard against Sun Quan. If King Wei must To transfer troops, please ask King Wei to immediately order Xia Houshang to lead the troops back to Xuchang! Xuchang must not make any mistakes!"

Hefei is a strategically important place, but when Cao Cao lost 30 troops in Chibi, Cao Wei's territory is so large and the battle line is so long, how can he defend it with the current soldiers and horses?

As for Xuchang, the capital of the empire, there must be no accidents. If the imperial party creates chaos, the Cao family's name as the emperor will be gone!

Although Liu Xie is not as valuable as before, this signboard has not yet been thrown away.

(End of this chapter)